Yankees 5, Blue Jays 1: Rodriguez Hits No. 600, and Yankees Win  —  As the ball took flight, arcing toward center field, Alex Rodriguez jogged toward first base with his hands outstretched, his palms up.  It is the universal body language for “What did I do?” but Rodriguez knew exactly what he had just done.

Phillies Acquire Mike Sweeney  —  The Phillies acquired Mike Sweeney from Seattle for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to a Mariners press release.  The 37-year-old has six homers and a .263/.327/.475 line for the Mariners this year.

Mark Cuban's Texas Rangers bid higher than Nolan Ryan group's  —  FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas Rangers say a group of investors led by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has submitted the highest opening bid to buy the team at a rare and unusual auction.  —  Rangers attorney Martin Sosland …

Papelbon claimed on waivers by AL team  —  Fox Sports  —  If the Red Sox fall out of contention and become sellers, their list of trade candidates will not include closer Jonathan Papelbon.  —  Papelbon has been claimed on waivers by an American League team, according to a major-league source.

Reynolds walks away after being hit in head  —  Slugger exits, then returns to dugout after clean bill of health  —  PHOENIX — Mark Reynolds got a black eye for his birthday Tuesday night, but appeared to have no other ill effects after he was hit in the head by a pitch …

Jimenez wins 17th as Rockies top Giants  —  DENVER—Ubaldo Jimenez won his major league-leading 17th game, Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday.  —  Troy Tulowitzki also homered for the streaking Rockies …

Red Sox, Tribe benches clear in eighth  —  Two players hit by pitches, near misses on two others  —  BOSTON — Whenever a pitch hits a batter or even comes inside, there's an unspoken code of intention between the two teams.  Usually, it's very clear and trouble is averted, especially when it's clearly unintentional.

Indians recall LHP David Huff & CA Lou Marson from AAA Columbus  —  Place DH Travis Hafner & CA Carlos Santana on the 15-Day DL  —  CLEVELAND, OH-Today the Cleveland Indians announced they have placed DH TRAVIS HAFNER (right shoulder inflammation) & CA CARLOS SANTANA (left knee sprain) on the 15-day disabled list.

Farm report: Misch statement  —  Left-hander Pat Misch produced his first major league win last Sept. 3 at Colorado, while pairing with Josh Thole in the catcher's major league debut.  Later that month, Misch's other major league highlight occurred.  Misch, who turns 29 in two weeks, shut out the Florida Marlins on Sept. 27 at Miami.

Rays alone in first after two big blasts  —  Rodriguez, Upton each hit three-run homers to beat Twins  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Rain pelted the outside of Tropicana Field on Tuesday night while three-run homers rained inside as the Rays took a 6-4 win over the Twins.  And the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow was first place.

New York Mets' underperforming, injured outfielder Jason Bay reports he's ‘feeling a little better’  —  ATLANTA - Jason Bay saw a team physician in New York Monday, and Tuesday told Mets trainer Ray Ramirez by telephone that he was “feeling a little better,” according to a team official.